In this article we will formulate a Winnipeg Jets vs Pittsburgh Penguins prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, October 20th at the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview
The Winnipeg Jets are 4-0-0 this season after they defeated San Jose by a score of 8-3 in their last game. Winnipeg scored four goals in the first period and they were able to coast to the easy win. The Jets out shot San Jose by a total of 36-22, won 50.9% of the face-offs, and went 4-7 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg got goals from Connor, Ehlers (2), Namestnikov, Perfetti (2), Morrissey, and Pionk, while Hellebuyck stopped 19 out of 22 shots in the win.
Winnipeg has also defeated Edmonton, Chicago, and Minnesota during this undefeated start to their season. The Jets have scored 4.50 goals per game and they have allowed 1.25 goals against per game, while also going 50% on the power play and 85.7% on the penalty kill this season. Mark Scheifele has led Winnipeg with four goals, three assists, and 13 shots on goal, while Connor Hellebuyck is 4-0-0 with a 1.25 goals against average and a .952 save percentage this year.
Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Preview
The Pittsburgh Penguins are 3-3-0 this year after they lost to Carolina by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Pittsburgh scored the first goal of the game, but they allowed the last four goals for the loss. The Penguins were out shot by a total of 39-26, won 52.6% of the face-offs, and went 0-5 on the power play in the game. Pittsburgh got their lone goal from O’Connor, while Blomqvist stopped 35 out of 39 shots in the loss.
Prior to their loss, the Penguins defeated Buffalo by a score of 6-5 and Montreal by a score of 6-3. Pittsburgh has scored 3.50 goals per game and they have allowed 4.17 goals against per game, while also going 20% on the power play and 76.5% on the penalty kill this season. Evgeni Malkin has led Pittsburgh with two goals, nine assists, and 13 shots on goal, while Tristan Jarry is 1-1-0 with a 5.47 goals against average and an .836 save percentage.
Why the Jets will beat the Penguins
- The Jets have won each of their last eight games as favorites.
- The Penguins have lost eight of their last nine road games against Central Division opponents.
- The Jets have covered the puck line in each of their last four day games at Canada Life Centre.
- The Penguins have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games as underdogs.
- The Jets have won the third period in seven of their last eight day games following a home win.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the last six games between the Penguins and Jets have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Seven of the Penguins’ last eight games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Penguins’ last 16 road games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Jets’ last eight games as favorites.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
- Kyle Connor has scored at least one goal in five of the Jets’ last six games as favorites.
- Kyle Connor has recorded at least one point in each of his last 10 appearances at Canada Life Centre.
- Mark Scheifele has recorded at least one assist in six of his last seven home appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Pittsburgh Penguins Player Prop Facts
- Rickard Rakell has scored a goal in four of the Penguins’ last five road games.
- Erik Karlsson has recorded at least one point in each of his last six appearances against the Jets.
- Evgeni Malkin has recorded at least one assist in each of the Penguins’ last five road games.
Winnipeg Jets vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction
Winnipeg rolls into this matchup after scoring eight goals in their last game and they have yet to lose this season. The Jets have allowed one goal or fewer in three of their first four games and Hellebuyck has been fantastic in goal. Pittsburgh is .500 through six games, but they were just dominated by the Hurricanes last time out. I can’t go against the Jets with how they have opened the season, so take Winnipeg to win by at least two goals here.